A shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, the Buddhist-Shinto deity of water, music, and eloquence. Located in Fukushima Prefecture, this shrine reflects the syncretic traditions where Benzaiten worship merged Shinto and Buddhist elements.
- Denomination
- Benzaiten
- Religion
- shinto
- Enshrined kami
- Benzaiten
- Kami enshrined
- Benzaiten
- Coordinates
- 37.0575072, 140.8959152
Visitor tip
Look for symbolic elements related to water and music, as these are key attributes of Benzaiten worship.
Cultural notes
Benzaiten originated from the Hindu goddess Saraswati and became popular in Japan as a deity of water, music, eloquence, and good fortune. Many Benzaiten shrines are located near water sources or on islands.